Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics, in partnership with OVG360, today revealed a multi-year naming rights partnership with Mountain America Credit Union. whereby the new on-campus community Iceplex will be named the Mountain America Community Iceplex at ASU. As part of the naming rights agreement, Mountain America will be an integral part of … [More]
New Scooter to Be World’s Most Eco-Conscious, Safe
Sustainability, safety and smart technology. These are the principles that are moving the micromobility industry forward. They’re also the driving force behind our newest scooter model, the Bird Three. Designed and built by the only micromobility team with experience serving riders in more than 200 cities around the world, the hardware and software powering Bird Three … [More]
Scottsdale Couple Pieces Together Unique Business, Creates Arizona Experiences
Beginning in 2016, Katie and Gregg Dufort ran a golf cart taxi service that took people from bar to bar in Old Town Scottsdale and Downtown Historic Prescott. Tens of thousands of locals and tourists used the free service each year and the Duforts relied on advertising revenue to keep the business running. After a year, they had found their footing and the operation was running … [More]
Polestar Scottsdale Unveils O₂ Concept Roadster ahead of Showroom Opening at Fashion Square
Polestar, the pure-play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits of electric mobility. The announcement comes just ahead of the Polestar | … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Gets $125K Grant to Provide Mobile Healthcare, Homeless Youth Outreach
Phoenix Children’s has been committed to improving the health and welfare of all children in the community, not just those patients treated in the brick and mortar facilities. In alignment with Boeing’s mission to support outreach projects that directly improve access to quality health care to historically underserved communities, Phoenix Children’s has received a $125,000 … [More]
Entertainment Venue Enjoying Complete Turnaround after Opening Its Doors Just Days before COVID-19 Shutdown
Mavrix, the locally owned entertainment hub in Scottsdale, is hosting a five-day party to celebrate its second anniversary. The 50,000 square-foot venue, located at the Pavilions at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, is marking its milestone birthday from Feb. 28-March 4 with high-value promotional offers for guests and a fundraising effort to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis … [More]
London-Based Kindred to Expand Sports Betting Footprint in Arizona, Teaming with Turf Paradise
Kindred continues to expand their footprint in the U.S. by teaming up with Turf Paradise and obtaining nine Limited Event Wagering Operator (LEWO) licences to operate sports betting in Arizona. The partnership will further increase Unibet brand's awareness in Arizona. Kindred is continuing its expansion in Arizona. Through the partnership with Turf … [More]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Launches Virtual Checkpoint Queuing Program for Airport Passengers
America's Friendliest Airport® has partnered with Copenhagen Optimization and CLEAR to offer free reservations for TSA Security Checkpoint lines, helping travelers to manage their trips and eliminate uncertainty and stress over how long it will take to wait in line for security. The new pilot program, PHX RESERVE, gives passengers the ability to schedule a specific time to … [More]
Share of Digital Mobile Ad Spend Expected to Reach 70% by 2026
The digital world is going mobile, which is evident in the advertising projections for the coming years. According to figures presented by StockApps.com, the share of mobile in digital ad spending is expected to grow up to 70% in 2026. In 2021, the percentage of mobile ad spending was 60%. Mobile ad share expected to grow from 44% to 70%. According to numbers obtained … [More]
GO Industrial Buys Land in East and West Phoenix for 1.28M s.f. of Spec Industrial
Phoenix-based GO Industrial has purchased land parcels on each side of metro Phoenix for the development of more than 1.28 million square feet in two fully speculative, Class A industrial projects: GO | 99 North and GO | AZ Ave. Representing the broad demand for Phoenix industrial space, the projects are located at Buckeye Road and 99th Avenue in Phoenix’s West Valley, and … [More]
Major Health Insurance Co. Launches Foundation for Community and Health Advancement
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® announces the launch of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement, building upon the work of BCBSAZ’s public health initiative and expanding efforts to tackle the state’s toughest health challenges. Focusing on mental health, health equity, chronic health conditions, and substance use disorder, the … [More]
invisionAZ and StartUpAZ Announce New Grant Awardees
invisionAZ and StartupAZ announce new blocks of EmergeAZ Fast II Grant awardees. In partnership with Governor Doug Ducey, $1.5 million has been allocated to the EmergeAZ Fast II Grant to provide resources to Arizona entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address current and future economic, health, or societal challenges. “The first year of grants … [More]
Queen Creek Named #1 ‘Best City to Raise a Family in 2022’, Vail and Chandler Named #2 and #3
Dwellics, the authority in U.S. City Data and personalized advice on where to move, today unveils the 2022 Report, Top 100: Best Cities to Raise a Family in the West. The report analyzes key factors including quality of education, community (percentage of married households with school-aged children), climate comfort (days between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit), infrastructure … [More]
Black Rock Coffee Bar Opens its Fifth Store in Scottsdale
Black Rock Coffee Bar is rapidly growing in the west and it is especially making its mark in Arizona. Today, the popular coffee chain has announced it will open its 25th store in the state and fifth location in Scottsdale. The popular boutique coffee chain is set to open on March 4th. The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store will occupy … [More]
MyCarrier Launches New Transportation Management System
MyCarrier, provider of the industry's top-rated transportation management system (TMS), announced that it has expanded MyCarrierTMS, adding three additional packages to its standard carrier-sponsored plan: Startup, Growth and Enterprise. The shipping management platform will now offer powerful new features and capabilities to better meet customer requests and … [More]
Business Warrior and Fuel Me Enter $25M Funding Partnership
Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces a letter of understanding (LOU) with Fuel Me, the first-of-its-kind technology platform providing nationwide fuel procurement and management services, to fund up to $25 million in loans from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023, through the new Business Warrior Funding … [More]
Capital Lending Co. Provides $25 Million Growth Capital to Imaging Technologies Leader
Trinity Capital Inc., a leading specialty lending company that provides debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth-stage companies backed by technology banks, venture capital, and private equity firms, is pleased to support Cepton's growth with a $25 million facility. The transaction was completed prior to Cepton Technologies' closing of the merger with Growth … [More]
Renowned Chef to Open New Restaurant at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the debut of Tía Carmen, a new dining destination led by renowned Chef Angelo Sosa along with seasoned restaurant operator Mark Stone set to open in early April 2022. Tía Carmen, named after chef Sosa’s aunt, celebrates the local landscape, farmers, and community of the Southwest while reflecting a mix of … [More]
